A moment of my life I do not plan on re-living (at least anytime soon) is when I pulled an all-nighter to drive home from the city after a hectic weekend a month ago. ItContinue reading
The art of comforting
Comforting, in general, has never been my strongest suit—not because I don’t care but because of my fear of saying or doing wrong. When I was a nursing student in college, our professors used toContinue reading
New year, new goals
It’s the beginning of a new year! We are at the start of a new book, with blank, crispy pages, fresh smell, and all; how exciting, right?! Last year was a year of new, beautifulContinue reading
Learning to say goodbye
Saying goodbye is never easy. My eldest brother was getting ready to start college when I was six. On a family trip to the border between Panama and Costa Rica, my dad tried to convinceContinue reading
Silent night
It was not a silent night at the inn. It was actually very hectic. I even dare say it was the most hectic of the season! There was a census going on, and you canContinue reading
Ten virgins, three lessons
The parable of the ten virgins from Matthew 25 is one I’ve always had a hard time with. Growing up, I used to feel bad for the five careless virgins (and to some degree identified).Continue reading
How to recognize the voice of the Holy Spirit
The Holy Spirit plays a quiet but significant role in the Bible. In the Book of Acts, He played an essential part in the development of the early church. The role of the Holy SpiritContinue reading
A reason to give thanks
To give thanks to God is to worship Him. If you ask me what my favorite Holiday is, I will tell you without thinking twice that it’s Thanksgiving. It’s my favorite Holiday not just becauseContinue reading
Growing pumpkins
I decided to grow pumpkins at home a couple of months ago. I felt beyond excited when I first saw the little sprouts coming out! The pumpkin plants were growing beautifully, and according to myContinue reading